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WEBSITE QUESTIONS:

In the top left hand corner of the site, click on “Menu.” There you will find a comprehensive list of links that will allow you to access each page on the site. Still can’t find what you need? Contact Us for further assistance.

Having users verify their accounts is one of the ways elfontheshelf.com strives to create a kid-safe website experience. By verifying your account, you’re letting elfontheshelf.com know that you’re a parent user. When signing up, registrants are asked for a “parent’s email.” In the case that children attempt to register by themselves, their parent will be notified via email as part of the verification process. Although kids aren’t allowed to register on the site, by logging in with your account, the whole family can enjoy the website’s games, fun and features. For more information about how The Elf on the Shelf® is protecting its child users, click here.

The Elf on the Shelf® is a member of a privacy cert program called PRIVO-Cert™ Safe Harbor Certification Program. This is a third-party program committed to safeguarding children’s personal information online. As a member of the program, The Elf on the Shelf® adheres to strict information collection, use and disclosure requirements. Click here to read more about how The Elf on the Shelf® and PRIVO are keeping your children safe.

From the website’s homepage, click on “Account” in the top right hand corner and enter the email address and password that you registered with. Click here if you forgot your password. Under the “Account” tab you can find a button that says “Parent Account.” There you can update your personal information, add or delete information about your child’s birthday and your family’s scout elves, and sign-up to receive special newsletters and updates. Note: You may specify what email address you would like us to send newsletters and updates to, however, your username is the original email address you created your account with. If you need additional help, please email webmaster@elfontheshelf.com with any questions or comments.

Try resetting your password. Click on the “Account” button at the top of the screen, then click “Forgot Password?” Type in your email address to receive a password reset message. If you continue to have trouble, email webmaster@elfontheshelf.com with your full name, zip code, email address, as well as your scout elf's name, and the IT elves will assist you.

Yes, all of your family’s elves can be added to Santa’s Scout Elf registry. Access the Scout Elf Registry here. On the right side of the page you’ll see where you can register a scout elf. After entering the information for your first elf, click “Add Another Elf.” Repeat this last step until all of your elves’ names have been added to Santa’s registry!

Click on “Sign In/Register” on the top right hand side of the website. Type in your email address and password in the fields provided to access your account. After logging in, click “Account” again. From the menu, select “Edit Your Scout Elves.“ You will now see two graphics, including one inviting you to print your adoption certificate. Click on this button and to print your certificate.

Santa is no longer operating a scout elf adoption center on elfontheshelf.com. Now, scout elves can only be adopted from physical Santa-certified adoption centers. Click here to find an adoption center near you.

Using Adobe Flash Player, your computer can display rich web content. Without flash player, The Elf on the Shelf® games will not work on your desktop computer. The North Pole flash games will not work on your mobile device, but we do offer several mobile apps. To download Adobe Flash Player, click here.

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GENERAL QUESTIONS:

Santa’s scout elves help him manage his naughty and nice lists. During the Christmas season, the elves are adopted by families and fly back to the North Pole every night to tell Santa about the day’s adventures. When the elves return from their nightly North Pole journey, they hide in a new spot and wait for their families to find them! This box set includes a hardbound children’s book and one of Santa’s special scout elves.

The Elf on the Shelf® Elf Pets® are special North Pole animals you can adopt and love. Sent straight from Santa, each Elf Pets® Reindeer and Elf Pets® Saint Bernard come with a special storybook and an official adoption certificate, but most importantly each pet needs children to help them complete their unique mission for Santa Claus.

More Christmas spirit is needed to make Santa’s sleigh soar, so Santa is asking for help from his Elf Pets® Reindeer and children who truly believe in the magic of Christmas! Elf Pets®: A Reindeer Tradition is a charming tale that comes with one of Santa’s special reindeer. By adopting an Elf Pets® Reindeer, families can help Santa’s sleigh take flight!

This playful, yet heartfelt story centers around Saint Bernard pups who are sent to families around the world for adoption, with the goal of helping Santa build Christmas magic at the North Pole. Elf Pets®: A Saint Bernard Tradition is a heartwarming tale designed to encourage children to engage in acts of kindness in order to increase the holiday cheer Santa needs to complete Yuletide missions. Do your part to raise Christmas spirit by adopting an Elf Pets® Saint Bernard this season.

As soon as you’ve created an account, logged in, and added your child’s birthday through our website here, you’re in the club. If you already have a child’s birthday registered with us, you’re already in the club and you can view your account information here or by clicking the account link in the header.

All requests for donations will be considered by The Elf on the Shelf® based on product availability and the cause being benefitted. For all inquiries about The Elf on the Shelf’s philanthropic efforts, please email philanthropy@elfontheshelf.com.

Scout elves and Elf Pets® come from special adoption centers that Santa has approved in order to make sure that every scout elf receives a good home. Much like you would go to the store to adopt a pet, the Elf on the Shelf® and Elf Pets® can be adopted, too. To find an adoption center near you, visit elfontheshelf.com. Remember to call ahead to make sure the elves, reindeer and Saint Bernards are ready for adoption!

SCOUT ELF QUESTIONS:

Your scout elf can arrive anytime during the holidays, but typically he or she will arrive at the beginning of your family’s holiday celebrations and return to the North Pole with Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Santa sends most of his scout elves during Scout Elf Return Week, which runs from November 25 to December 2.

Don’t worry. Sometimes your elf will have a favorite spot they like to return to day after day, just like you might have a favorite chair or a spot on the couch. If the elf hasn’t moved, they are probably just returning to one of their favorite spots!

The scout elves must return to the North Pole to help Santa and Mrs. Claus get ready for Christmas next year. Santa needs all the help he can get! Scout elves also use the time to share stories, complete flight training and more!

Scout Elves go to the North Pole each and every night during the holiday season so they won’t forget a single detail from the day to tell Santa. This helps Santa and your scout elf keep the most up-to-date record of what you and your family have been up to!

Read The Elf on the Shelf®: A Christmas Tradition with your family after you adopt a scout elf, then you can choose a name for him or her—that’s how the elf will receive the Christmas magic he or she needs to fly to the North Pole to report to Santa every night! You can name your scout elf anything you please! See some of the most popular elf names here.

Yes, below are links to the certificate of adoption and letter from Santa that allow you to fill in your family and elf information as you’d like it to appear. The information can be filled out in Adobe Acrobat, or you may print the forms and write on them. Santa has also provided a link to his official North Pole stationery so children can create special letters for their elves or Santa!

Scout Elf Registry:

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Reindeer Registry:

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